Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-S2
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
- Revealed February 2018
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
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Below is a extended assessment of the Canon 4000D versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 4000D matches up against the K-S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Pentax K-S2
| 4000D | K-S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 4000D
| K-S2 | 4000D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Pentax K-S2
| 4000D | K-S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D has external measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 4000D and the K-S2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and K-S2 is 69 and 64 respectively.
Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and K-S2.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-S2 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 4000D will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
| Canon EOS 4000D | Pentax K-S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 4000D | Pentax K-S2 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2018-02-26 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4+ | PRIME MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 436 grams (0.96 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 410 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $293 | $581 |